U.S. to implement higher tariffs starting August 1, Commerce Secretary says
The U.S. will begin applying increased tariff rates from August 1, according to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick....
South Korea has declared a national mourning period until January 4th following the tragic crash of a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 on December 29. The disaster, which killed 179 people, has left the nation in mourning. A memorial was held on December 30 to honor the victims.
On Sunday, December 29th, a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at Muan International Airport, resulting in the deadliest aviation disaster in South Korean history. The plane, which was carrying 175 passengers and six crew members, belly-landed and skidded off the runway, crashing into a wall and erupting into a fireball. Tragically, 179 people lost their lives, with only two crew members surviving the disaster.
Following the crash, South Korea's acting President, Choi Sang-mok, declared a national mourning period, which will last until January 4th. On Monday, December 30th, people gathered at a memorial service to honor the victims of the tragedy.
Authorities in South Korea have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, with early speculation suggesting a possible bird strike. The plane’s collision with the ground and subsequent explosion led to the devastating loss of life.
This crash is the deadliest in South Korean aviation history, and the nation remains in mourning as investigations continue to determine the cause of the disaster.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s Tokara Islands on Wednesday, with no tsunami warning issued but residents advised to remain vigilant.
The United States has rescinded licensing restrictions on ethane exports to China, allowing shipments to resume after a temporary halt and signalling progress in efforts to ease recent trade tensions.
Italy plans to grant approximately 500,000 work visas to non-EU nationals between 2026 and 2028, as announced in a cabinet statement. The initiative aims to address labor shortages by expanding legal immigration pathways
Following a deadly glacier collapse in Blatten, near the Swiss Alpine village of Kandersteg, the town is on high alert as melting permafrost and shifting rock threaten another potential disaster after it was buried a month ago.
Australian researchers have pioneered a low-cost and scalable plasma-based method to produce ammonia gas directly from air, offering a green alternative to the traditional fossil fuel-dependent Haber-Bosch process.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged Elon Musk to steer clear of politics and prioritise his companies, after the Tesla CEO announced the formation of a new political party in defiance of President Donald Trump.
TikTok is building a new version of its app for U.S. users ahead of a planned sale to American investors, The Information reported, as President Donald Trump prepares fresh talks with China over the platform’s future.
BRICS leaders meeting in Rio de Janeiro have condemned attacks on Iran, Gaza and Kashmir, while presenting the expanded bloc as a rising force for multilateralism in a world dominated by U.S.-led policies.
The U.S. will begin applying increased tariff rates from August 1, according to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
Israel’s Minister of Defense announced the launch of Operation Black Flag, with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) carrying out strikes on multiple military targets belonging to the Houthi movement in Yemen.
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